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jimb15 · August 7th, 2008

Alright so i just got a screen print set up made by ryonet. i need some help with set up. i don't have any plumbing in the room i am using for the dark room so what should i do for the washout booth? also can i use the washout booth for degreasing, reclaiming and all other stuff involving chemicals. i don't have a sewer system. we have a septic tank. are the chemicals bad for the septic tank? Thanks for the help,
Jim B

darwinchristian · August 8th, 2008

Welcome to the forums Jim B.

This is a great place to start looking for information on using a septic system for your washout needs.

You might look into installing some plumbing. I am still toting my waste water 120 feet to the toilet in 5 gallon buckets because i'm too lazy to buy a new sump pump. it is not fun.

good luck!

derek

ImageIt · August 8th, 2008

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Originally Posted by jimb15


	Alright so i just got a screen print set up made by ryonet. i need some help with set up. i don't have any plumbing in the room i am using for the dark room so what should i do for the washout booth? also can i use the washout booth for degreasing, reclaiming and all other stuff involving chemicals. i don't have a sewer system. we have a septic tank. are the chemicals bad for the septic tank?

The septic tank will be fine.

My washout booth is based on a standard shower install. The biggest difference is that i built a 1 foot step up to the shower pan. This makes it a more convenient height for working with screens.

The water was plumbed to a fancy shower water mixer, which allowed separate control of heat and pressure. The water regulator leads to a stack of water outlets. The lowest outlet is for filling buckets. The next outlet powers the pressure washer. The next one is ia low pressure since. One outlet is unused and the top outlet is a show head.

The walls were dry walled with bathroom grade drywall. The drywall was painted with a primer/sealer and overpainted with water resistant paint. Then i used vinyl flooring for a soft backsplash.

The base of the shower pan is tapered to allow the water to flow down to the drain, so i added a cross member to place the screen onto.

The blue dip tank is visible on the right.

fred

propsuper · August 8th, 2008

WHEW!!! I thought we were the only ones using our shower for washout. You should be fine with the septic system. We have been in this house for 10 yrs on septic and no problems yet ( KNOCK ON WOOD). For reclaim of screens, we use a mop sink outside since the pressure washer would make a really big mess in the house. Good luck, its an adventure for sure.

out da box · August 8th, 2008

Hey!!!! I use a shower stall too, but mine dont look like that! Good job!

southtexasshirts · August 8th, 2008

[quote=jimb15;340282]Alright so i just got a screen print set up made by ryonet. /quote]

which set up did ya buy?

tman07 · August 8th, 2008

To echo what was said before, septic system is ok. Those micro organisms love munching on that emulsion and what little ink goes down the drain settles to the bottom of the septic tank. I had our septic pumped out after 5 years of use and the guy said there was no extra build up.